Armed Security Officer - Full Time

Alliedbarton Security Services; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Access

Career Growth Opportunities

Health benefits and retirement plan

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Armed Security Officer - Full Time in Ventura, CA. You will guard government facilities, perform armed patrols, and provide top-notch customer service to employees and the public. The role requires enforcing site policies, responding to incidents, and maintaining detailed reports.

The position offers full-time hours with a daily schedule and a pay rate of $24.53 per hour. Allied Universal emphasizes safety, teamwork, and career growth as part of a welcoming

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of security-related experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Background check as required by law.
• Drug screen as permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and the public while following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access to government property and verify credentials.
• Prepare clear reports and activity logs of incidents and patrols.

Skills

Customer service

Security procedures

Incident response

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Armed Security Officer - Full Timein Ventura, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Security Officer at a government location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with visitors and staff, and support a welcoming environment. Allied Universal values agile, reliable, and innovative professionals who put people first, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.53 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMTue12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and members of the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at government facilities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and public agencies as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, parking areas, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access to government property, verify credentials as required, and assist with visitor entry procedures in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and activity logs documenting incidents, patrols, observations, and interactions with the public.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least two years of security-related experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.